Planning

Microbiology Managed Service Contract

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

26 Nov 2024 at 13:37

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process titled "Microbiology Managed Service Contract" within the healthcare and microbiological services industry category. This procurement, currently at the planning stage, is seeking to establish a managed service that includes Bacteriology, Rapid PCR testing, and Molecular Viral Load Testing. The procurement includes a market engagement phase that ends by 10th December 2024. The primary location for delivery is Birmingham (B15 1NU), with services extending to the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and other parts of the world.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for business growth, specifically for SMEs that can provide advanced microbiological cultures and related services. Businesses specializing in diagnostic and testing services within the healthcare sector will find this procurement particularly advantageous. Given the involvement of a reputable organisation like the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, successful bidders can enhance their portfolio and gain substantial industry recognition. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the market engagement exercise via the Atamis portal to express their interest and position their offerings effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microbiology Managed Service Contract

Notice Description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (the authority) is conducting market engagement for the provision of a Microbiology Managed Service, including Bacteriology, Rapid PCR testing and Molecular Viral Load Testing. Additional information: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (the authority) is conducting market engagement for the provision of a Microbiology Managed Service, including Bacteriology, Rapid PCR testing and Molecular Viral Load Testing. Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise and express an interest in this requirement should respond via the Atamis portal. https://atamis.co.uk/health-family-atamis/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6891333b-57d8-4175-8b80-ea06ddaf2a62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ca5b9d-e8f6-4af9-a665-a2cfe6be4c67
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33698100 - Microbiological cultures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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